Upgrade from 98SE to xp

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hope this isn't too lame of a question, but if I install XP over my 98SE
(which isn't allowing me to access IE6 at this time) will I lose any of my
files (excel, word, etc)
 
Windows XP Home Edition Upgrade Center
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/upgrading/default.mspx

How Do I Use the Windows XP Upgrade Advisor?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/advisor.mspx

Here's What You Need to Use Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/sysreqs.mspx

How to prepare to upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316639

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| hope this isn't too lame of a question, but if I install XP over my 98SE
| (which isn't allowing me to access IE6 at this time) will I lose any of my
| files (excel, word, etc)
 
ikedunne said:
hope this isn't too lame of a question, but if I install XP over my
98SE (which isn't allowing me to access IE6 at this time) will I lose
any of my files (excel, word, etc)
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You shouldn't, but see the following points:

1. Always back up your data. Stuff can go wrong.

2. If your Windows 98 install is not working correctly, it is highly
unlikely that upgrading to another operating system will solve the
issue. It is far more likely that you will really hose your system Big
Time. Solve the problems on Win98 first or back up your data and do a
clean install of the operating system of your choice.

3. Be very sure that your computer can handle XP, which is a far more
demanding operating system (hardware-wise) than Win98. I personally
wouldn't run XP on anything slower than a PIII 600 with 256MB of RAM
and at least a 12GB hard drive. If your Win98 machine doesn't come
close, don't install XP. Here is a link to the XP Upgrade Advisor to
help with whether you should replace Win98:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/advisor.asp

Malke
 
13GB hard drive. 447 Mhz processor. 320MB ram
The reason I'm trying to do this is because I can't get resolution on IE
problem. 2 XP computers are working fine, 98SE isn't
 
ikedunne said:
13GB hard drive. 447 Mhz processor. 320MB ram
The reason I'm trying to do this is because I can't get resolution on IE
problem. 2 XP computers are working fine, 98SE isn't
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XP should run on your system, but slow. Make sure you run the upgrade
advisor, and as Malke said don't upgrade over a 98 installation that is
having problems. It will most likely make matters worse. The only way
to do it right in your case is a clean install of XP, and in that case
you can just do a clean install of 98SE.
 
ikedunne said:
hope this isn't too lame of a question, but if I install XP over my 98SE
(which isn't allowing me to access IE6 at this time) will I lose any of my
files (excel, word, etc)
Click to expand...


You shouldn't, assuming that the PC can support WinXP, and that all
of the currently installed programs are WinXP-compatible. WinXP is
designed to install and upgrade the existing operating system while
simultaneously preserving your applications and data, and translating as
many personalized settings as possible. The process is designed to be,
and normally is, quite painless. That said, things can go wrong, in a
small number of cases. If your data is at all important to you, back it
up before proceeding.

Have you made sure that your PC's hardware components are capable
of supporting WinXP? This information will be found at the PC's
manufacturer's web site, and on Microsoft's Windows Catalog:
(http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx) Additionally, run
Microsoft WinXP Upgrade Advisor to see if you have any incompatible
hardware components or applications.

You should, before proceeding, take a few minutes to ensure that
there are WinXP device drivers available for all of the machine's
components. There may not be, if the PC was specifically designed for
Win98/Me. Also bear in mind that PCs designed for, sold and run fine
with Win9x/Me very often do not meet WinXP's much more stringent
hardware quality requirements. This is particularly true of many
models in Compaq's consumer-class Presario product line or HP's
consumer-class Pavilion product line. WinXP, like WinNT and Win2K
before it, is quite sensitive to borderline defective or substandard
hardware (particularly motherboards, RAM and hard drives) that will
still support Win9x.

HOW TO Prepare to Upgrade Win98 or WinMe
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q316639

Upgrading to Windows XP
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpupgrad.htm


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ikedunne said:
hope this isn't too lame of a question, but if I install XP
over my
98SE (which isn't allowing me to access IE6 at this time) will
I lose
any of my files (excel, word, etc)
Click to expand...


By definition, an "upgrade" (as opposed to a clean installation)
means that all data, programs, etc. are kept intact.

However there are no guarantees that it always works perfectly.
However unlikely, it's always possible that something might go
wrong. For that reason it's prudent to be sure you have a backup
of anything you can't afford to lose before beginning.
 
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ikedunne said:
13GB hard drive. 447 Mhz processor. 320MB ram
The reason I'm trying to do this is because I can't get
resolution on
IE problem. 2 XP computers are working fine, 98SE isn't
Click to expand...


Reread Malke's number 2 point below. It's very good advice.

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=?Utf-8?B?aWtlZHVubmU=?= said:
hope this isn't too lame of a question, but if I install XP over my 98SE
(which isn't allowing me to access IE6 at this time) will I lose any of my
files (excel, word, etc)
Click to expand...

Generally, it's NOT a good idea to use an OS upgrade to fix an major
problem as it could make the problem even worse. Fix the problem first,
then do the upgrade.
 
ikedunne said:
hope this isn't too lame of a question, but if I install XP over my
98SE (which isn't allowing me to access IE6 at this time) will I lose
any of my files (excel, word, etc)
Click to expand...

Instead of installing a new Operating System, why not fix IE?
Note that the last fix here works on Win98:
How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
Make sure your anti-virus is turned off.
The section
Windows XP and Windows XP SP1: Edit the registry and install Internet
Explorer 6
works on earlier versions of Windows.

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If you're installing XP to fix something in the current OS, programs
incidental to the OS (IE), or 3rd party programs, don't do it dummy.
 
Frank said:
Instead of installing a new Operating System, why not fix IE?
Note that the last fix here works on Win98:
Click to expand...

If IE breaks on win98, it's often best just to use another browser or
two until the time comes when you go and put win98 on fresh again.
 
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